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raised £10,000 to distribute to people undergoing cancer treatment and experiencing financial crisis. It is open to anyone accessing support at Maggie’s, Forth Valley, located on the grounds of Forth Valley Royal Hospital, in Larbert.

The new fund can be accessed by people who are in immediate need and struggling to cover the cost of essentials. People could use the fund to:

• cover transport costs, such as paying for taxis to attend hospital appointments
• purchase food
• pay for bills to keep their home warm

A soft-launch of the fund took place earlier this month, with a number of people already receiving money to help with day-to-day living costs. Recipients for the fund are identified by a Maggie’s benefits advisor.

Yvonne McIntosh, Centre Head at Maggie’s, Forth Valley, said: “Many people with cancer may experience a drop in income as they need to take time off work to attend appointments, receive treatment and recover, which can make some expenses hard to manage.

“This may include the cost of travelling to and from hospital, and some people who live remotely may even have to pay for accommodation to stay overnight for treatment. Families may also need to pay for expensive household costs, such as a broken boiler or a car repair, which can cause a lot of stress and anxiety if you do not have an income.  

“We are so grateful for the GG on Two Wheels team for offering this generous fund to the people we support and launching this partnership, which will help ease financial pressures and enable people to focus on treatment.

All Maggie’s centres have specialist benefits advisors who are able to support those impacted by cancer to understand what benefits and financial support they may be entitled to.

Fund set up in memory of Gaynor

 was set up by George Talbot in memory of his wife Gaynor, who died of breast cancer in 2024.

The couple both received support from Maggie’s, and George was inspired to create the fund to help others in financial hardship after experiencing it first hand.

George said: “Grief doesn't just cost you emotionally; it costs you financially through unexpected events you didn't plan for, at the worst possible time. 

“That's the hidden cost of cancer nobody warns you about.

ҹɫֱ²¥ is supporting people who fall through that gap every single day, and this partnership means we can be there too.

About ҹɫֱ²¥ and GG on Two Wheels

ҹɫֱ²¥ has been providing free psychological, emotional, and practical support to people with cancer and their families for 30 years. Our team of professional staff includes psychologists, cancer support specialists and benefits advisors.

ҹɫֱ²¥ now operates 27 centres across the UK, each located in the grounds of major NHS cancer hospitals.

GG on Two Wheels has raised more than £70,000 for Strathcarron Hospice since launching, through solo motorcycle expeditions. Following on from this, the charity is growing to support people living with cancer and their families through provision of emergency grants, for costs like heating repairs, essential appliances and counselling. People are referred for the grants with trusted local partners like Maggie’s.

Maggie’s is here for everyone impacted by cancer, including their families and friends. We support people whatever type of cancer they have, and whatever stage they’re at. All our support is free, and you don’t need an appointment or referral.

• Come and see us at your nearest Maggie’s
• Call us on 0300 123 180 or arrange a callback
• Email us at [email protected]